Leucospermum cordifolium
heart-shaped leaved pincushion protea
L. cordifolium is rounded, spreading, evergreen shrub with stalkless, leathery leaves to 8cm long. From early spring to mid-summer, horizontal or arching stems that bendupwards at the tips produce large, spherical flower heads up to 12cm across, comprising numerous orange, red or yellow styles
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Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1CBotanical details
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Leucospermum are evergreen shrubs and small trees with leathery leaves and dense, cone-like flowerheads with prominent, often brightly-coloured, styles
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in low-nutrient compost in full light. Water sparingly in winter, but do not allow to dry out. Die back and general failure to thrive usually indicates that the compost is too rich
Propagation
Propagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pruning group 1, though may need pruning to control size
Pests
May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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